Abu Hashish Lagoon
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Abu Hashish Lagoon offers some of Hurghada's richest reef diving. Water ranges 22-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Abu Hashish Lagoon often gets overlooked in the Hurghada hustle, but it’s a solid, easy dive. The lagoon itself is fairly shallow and sandy, perfect for a relaxed start or a safety stop. We’ve seen a decent array of smaller critters here, like the occasional Fleshy Peristernia tucked into a crevice or a Variable Stromb slowly making its way across the sand. While it’s not a whale shark magnet, it’s one of those spots where dolphins sometimes cruise through, especially earlier in the morning. This site is a good pick if you’re looking for a calm dive, maybe to test out new gear or just enjoy some quiet time in the water without strong currents.
Typical Abu Hashish Lagoon Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to Abu Hashish Lagoon
Dive shops near Abu Hashish Lagoon
Aquarius Diving Club
IDive Diving Center
Piano Diving Center
Extra Divers Makadi Bay
Scuba World Divers Makadi Bay
Master Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Abu Hashish Lagoon
Abu Hashish Lagoon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Abu Hashish Lagoon, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
28.92°C
84°F
Current Speed
27.66 cm/s
Direction: S (167.5°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.066 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.55 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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